Year: 2012

[vimeo 51569957] A single block, bounded by Emerald, Willard, Jasper and Madison streets, is a microcosm of Kensington, representative of an entire neighborhood. Though at times it can feel pleasantly and uniquely far from the stark

https://vimeo.com/51558813] More than 200 years ago, soldiers of the Continental Army marched across the Pennypack Creek Bridge toward a monumental victory in Yorktown during the Revolutionary War. Last weekend, neighbors marched across that very bridge to

[vimeo 51515492] “Zombieland.” “Dead man’s row.” “Street of fatherless children.” Those were just some of the nicknames residents rattled off when asked about the 4400 block of North Orianna Street. But things are changing on that

[vimeo 51598019] Debris has been flying at the Mt. Vernon Manor Apartments, located around 33rd and Wallace streets, since construction began on this much-anticipated revitalization project over a month ago. Most residents have been relocated and

[vimeo 51501732] At first glance, the rowhomes of the 400 block of West Winona Street resemble many other tree-lined streets in Germantown. But the block’s thoughtful and caring neighbors revealed a historically rich and tight-knit community.

https://vimeo.com/51399835] Each morning, Kirk Hightower grabs his broom and dustpan and takes to the 200 block of North Ruby Street. On this day, he shares it with more than half a dozen stray cats. Referred

https://vimeo.com/51418346] FBI stakeouts, bombings and mysterious murders are all things you would find in the premise for a high revenue blockbuster hit. But those events can also be found in Powelton Village. The neighborhood, which

https://vimeo.com/51409470] The people on the 2800 block of North Fairhill Street are typical of the Fairhill area – they work hard, raise their families and play, all while trying to combat problems affecting their neighborhood